Cessna Citation M2

Monday, November 11, 2013 at 07:43 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Citation M2 is powered by a new, more powerful Williams International FJ44 engine, achieving speeds over 400 knots true and capable of stopping in under 3,000 feet.
Its flight deck is equipped with Garmin's easy-to-use GTC 570 touch-screen controller for enhanced usability.
The aircraft retains the classic CJ flying manners but features a redesigned, more comfortable interior and subtle exterior updates like winglets.

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Get a closer look at some of the features and cabilities of the Citation M2.

1113_feat1_citation m2_02.jpg — With decent pilot technique, the Citation M2 can be down and stopped in less than 3,000 feet. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here. Mike Fizer

1113_feat1_citation m2_12.jpg — ** The secret to the flight deck is Garmin’s easy-to-use GTC 570 touch-screen controller.** Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here.

1113_feat1_citation m2_07.jpg — A new, more powerful Williams International FJ44 pushes M2 to faster than 400 knots true. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here.

1113_feat1_citation m2_14.jpg — Though the panel has been completely overhauled, the flying manners are classic CJ. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here.

1113_feat1_citation m2_04.jpg — Outwardly, M2 is largely unchanged from the CJ1+, with the exception of the small winglets. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here. Mike Fizer

1113_feat1_citation m2_06.jpg — Unsurprisingly, M2 offers great entry-level performance and flying manners. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here. Mike Fizer

1113_feat1_citation m2_08.jpg — The M2’s straight wing features effecitve long-span flapts and spoilers that you can activate at any speed. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here.

1113_feat1_citation m2_15.jpg — The redesigned interior is the most comfortable in the CJ lineup. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here.

1113_feat1_citation m2_05.jpg — The M2 managed to get an extra 20 knots, making it a 400-knot airplane, compared to 380 knots for the CJ1+. Read the our full report on the Cessna Citation M2 here. Mike Fizer

1113_feat1_citation m2_11.jpg — Click here to see how some of the competitors stack up against the M2.

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